Selina Rashid Khan
CEO
Selina Rashid Khan is the founder and CEO of Pakistan’s first strategic communications agency, Lotus Client Management and Public Relations, founded in 2007. She is recognised as Pakistan’s premier communications leader with over 18 years of communications experience in leadership positions, representing some of Pakistan’s most compelling brands, projects and people.
She is the first Pakistani recipient of the prestigious PR News top women in PR global award. Selina is currently Vice President of Pakistan’s Council for Public Relations, Event Management, Digital and Activations [PREDA] and also serves on the board of International Industries Limited [IIL], Pakistan’s largest manufacturer of steel and polymer pipes. She has served as Chair of Brand Pakistan, an advisory panel to the Special Assistant of the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Tourism and Overseas Pakistanis.
She was also an integral member of the Foreign Minister of Pakistan’s Public Diplomacy reform for Pakistan. Selina graduated with an Honors degree in Politics from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. She has worked in London at Avalon Public Relations; one of the UK’s top PR firms.
Zubair Mallick
Managing Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications
Zubair Mallick is a seasoned public relations professional with over fourteen years of strategic communication experience. He joined Lotus in 2009 as a Publicist and has grown to become Managing Director, effectively leading and overseeing a diverse client portfolio spanning multiple sectors.
Zubair’s unwavering dedication to his craft is matched by his genuine passion for delivering innovative and impactful campaigns that drive tangible change. His instrumental role in the resounding success of Coke Studio, South Asia’s most compelling music platform, culminated in the prestigious Coca-Cola Global Excellence Award. Furthermore, he played a pivotal part in the introduction and expansion of L’Oréal Paris and L’Oréal Professionnel in Pakistan.
Throughout his career, Zubair has collaborated with some of the region’s most influential and inspiring personalities and organizations in the realms of entertainment, fashion, corporate and social sectors. Notably, he continues to serve as the primary strategist for the Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
Zubair’s breadth of experience also extends to notable individuals and organizations, including Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, the Ministry of Law & Justice in Pakistan, Cheval Collection (UK), Samsung, Novartis, KeepTruckin, The Coca-Cola Company, PFDC Fashion Weeks et al.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Zubair boasts a solid academic foundation and a keen interest in film production. He holds the esteemed designation of Associated Chartered Certified Accountant and has obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as a Diploma in Film Production from Pakistan’s National College of Arts.
Agha Sarmad
Head of Digital Media Communications
Agha Sarmad is the Head of Digital Communications at Lotus.
He joined the team in 2017, and has grown his expertise across a diversity of sectors, including Corporate, Fashion, Lifestyle, Celebrity, Film, Food, Technology, Art, and NPO publicity campaigns. He spearheads Lotus’ digital work across the influencer, content creator and ideation spheres.
Agha continues to lead numerous international, regional and local campaigns and projects for Lotus, including heading the Coca-Cola Pakistan & Afghanistan account since 2021 and leading the L’Oréal Pakistan account and all its sub-brands for four years, among many others. His work has been recognised by the global PRNews awarding body.
Prior to Lotus, Agha has worked in health technology with CureMD and in beverage and distribution with Coca-Cola İçecek. He holds a BBA Hons. degree, with majors in Marketing and Media, from Lahore School of Economics.
Mughees Tahir
Strategic Communications Manager
Mughees Tahir is a Strategic Communications Manager at Lotus Client Management and Public Relations.He has over 12 years of experience in community building, brand management, operations and partnerships. His areas of interest are public relations, sustainability and commercial viability.
Mughees’ past experiences include Senior Program Manager at Punjab Information Technology Board, Program Manager at Information Technology University, Visiting Faculty at University of Central Punjab Management School and Assistant Manager Client Services at M Communications.
He has an MSc in International Strategic Marketing from University of Glasgow and A BSc (Hons) in Business Studies from Forman Christian College. He is also an entrepreneur and has brought his own ideas to life within the domains of retail, event coverage and online booking.
Mughees has a keen interest in technology startups and built the largest network of startup incubators across Pakistan. He still contributes his time as a mentor and trainer for founders whenever he has time.
Ahmed Raza
Senior Publicist
Ahmed Raza is a seasoned Senior Publicist at Lotus Client Management and Public Relations. He began his career as a Social Media Marketer before transitioning to specialize in Public Relations, Influencer Marketing and Campaign Management. Ahmed has successfully executed numerous high-profile campaigns for leading brands such as Nestle Pakistan, OPPO, TECNO, PUBG, and many more.
In addition to his professional achievements, Ahmed is an entrepreneur who has owned an online clothing store. He is also an adventure enthusiast with seven years of experience in the tourism industry.
Ahmed holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Marketing from UCP Business School.
Zahra Kazi
Executive Publicist
Zahra Kazi is an Executive Publicist at Lotus Client Management and Public Relations.
With an initial career background in journalism, Zahra worked as lead of an editorial team at a prominent broadsheet,over seeing the daily publishing cycle, managing established writers, determining editorial policy, managing social media accounts and collaborating with a diversity of government departments,public and private organisations. She has also had experience in the scouting, recruitment and sourced training of future writers.
She transitioned into consulting and project management, with a focus on strategic engagement and planning.
Zahra has a bachelor’s degree in History from the prestigious Lahore University of Management Sciences, specialising in South Asian region. She continues to work on the preservation of history through multiple avenues.
Muizz Ahmad
Associate Publicist
Muizz Ahmad is an Associate Publicist at Lotus, specializing in the fields of Influencer Marketing and Communications with a specific lens on Gen Z.
Prior to his tenure at Lotus, Muizz worked on ideation, content creation and social media management for clients in the fields of Fintech and music media.
An entrepreneur, Muizz has owned and operated his own restaurant, with 360-degree approach ranging from the culinary to the operational.
Shanzeh Ahmad
Publicist
Shanzeh Ahmad is a Publicist at Lotus Client Management & Public Relations. Prior to joining Lotus, Shanzeh gained experience in research and development, outreach,and event management within the academia and nonprofit sector. Her work focused onsustainable populations and enhancing civic engagement among marginalizedcommunities in Pakistan.
This background equipped her with a strong foundation fortransitioning into public relations, where she specializes in project management andstrategic communications.
Shanzeh holds a Bachelor of Sociology degree from Forman Christian College University, complemented by a certification in Demography and Population Studies.